Monday, March 2, 2009

In Real Life

Want To Own This Amazing Street Fighter IV Cabinet?

11:00PM March 2, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Well, you can. It’s up for sale/auction on eBay right now, is a genuine Street Fighter IV arcade board, and best of all, all proceeds go to charity.

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EA Brings Back ‘Controversial’ Command & Conquer Level

10:30PM March 2, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

When Command & Conquer Generals was released six years ago, it was released minus one of the game’s original levels. This level was deemed too “controversial”, and has only just now been released.

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British Rating Board: Resident Evil 5 Is Not Racist

10:00PM March 2, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

When the Resident Evil 5 trailer was first shown, it raised some eyebrows. Some were critical, saying the set-in-Africa game used racist imagery.

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In Real Life

So What Do Critics Think Of The Street Fighter Movie?

9:30PM March 2, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Ashcraft has seen the new Street Fighter movie, The Legend of Chun-Li. Didn’t like it much. But what do film critics think of the flick, starring Kristin Kreuk, Chris Klein & Michael Clarke Duncan?

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In Real Life

Naked Snake Figure As Expensive As It Is Orange

8:30PM March 2, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Behold, Medicom’s take on Metal Gear Solid 3′s Naked Snake. He costs US$190, stands 12″ tall, comes with a ton of accessories and will be out towards Christmas. And yes, that really says $190.

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News

Court Injunction Or Not, R4 Devices Still On Sale In Akihabara

8:00PM March 2, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

The Tokyo District Court ruled an injunction against the Chinese R4 makers for “violation under Japan’s laws”. You’d think that would mean one couldn’t walk into a game shop and buy one. You’d think.

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Sony Europe PSP Campaign Gets An F For Effort

7:30PM March 2, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

This clip is part of Sony Europe’s new PSP advertising campaign, tagged “Your Whole World”. It’s supposed to be from a user/fan.

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Billy Bob and Dennis Hopper Talk Deadly Creatures

7:00PM March 2, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Hollywood actors Billy Bob Thornton and Dennis Hopper, voice talent for Wii game Deadly Creatures, talk creepy-crawlies.

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Dead Rising 360 vs Dead Rising Wii

6:30PM March 2, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

No, it’s not what you think! While we’re not the biggest fans of Capcom’s decision to port Dead Rising to the Wii, this isn’t us dwelling on it, like some shooting-fish-in-a-barrel thing.

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In Real Life

Capcom Announces *Another* Phoenix Wright Musical

6:00PM March 2, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

The all-female Phoenix Wright musical debuted this month in Japan. Capcom and the Takarazuka Revue are once again collaborating for another Phoenix Wright song-and-dance.

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